Rondo Commemorative Plaza

Rondo Commemorative Plaza Rondo Plaza was created to commemorate the predominantly African American "Rondo" neighborhood in St. Paul, MN, destroyed by Interstate 94.

Vision:

Located in the Rondo Neighborhood, approximately four blocks from the Victoria Station on the Green Line on Old Rondo Avenue, the completed project will be a place to remember the history of this predominately African American Community that was once a thriving neighborhood prior to the construction of Interstate 94. To serve its commemorative purpose, RAI believes that the completed proj

ect should incorporate interactive historical displays that provide visual, written and oral information; signs, images, music, and art representative of the old Rondo community before the construction of Interstate 94. The final design will also serve as a social center for gatherings to celebrate and learn about Rondo from older citizens who grew up there through community dialogues and live musical presentations. This will require benches, a small stage or raised platform, lighting and a sound system. The plaza will incorporate the most stunning environmental designs and landscaping – grass, flowers, shrubbery and pathways.

04/24/2026
01/28/2026

MnDOT is hosting a public meeting on January 29 from 5:30–8:30 PM at the Wilder Center in St. Paul, and this is a critical opportunity for community input on the future of I-94.

Every comment matters.
Every perspective counts.

Public feedback helps shape decisions that will impact Rondo for generations. Showing up, speaking up, and submitting comments is how we advocate for repair, reconnection, and a better future.

We encourage community members, partners, and supporters to attend and make their voices heard.

12/05/2025

Pilgrim Baptist Church is hiring!

We are prayerfully seeking a Director of Music to lead our worship experience with excellence, humility, and a heart for ministry.

If you're passionate about cultivating worship experiences that glorify God, uplifting the congregation, and reflecting the church’s mission of unity, service, and praise, we invite you to apply.

See the flyer for the link and QR code to access the complete job description and instructions on how to apply.

We are excited to host Saint Paul Almanac! Come out for an afternoon of storytelling tomorrow from 2-4 pm.
12/05/2025

We are excited to host Saint Paul Almanac! Come out for an afternoon of storytelling tomorrow from 2-4 pm.

It;s an afternoon of stories from Saint Paul Almanac.

Come listen to Katie Bendickson, April Bryant, Elizabeth Carls, Catherine Grotenhuis, Margaret Lovejoy, Robert McClain, LaVonne Moore, Mary Turck, and Theresa Nix.

See you on December 6th!

We deeply value our supporters, and we want to know more about what matters to you! Please fill out our annual survey ab...
11/21/2025

We deeply value our supporters, and we want to know more about what matters to you! Please fill out our annual survey about RCODE's programming & priorities, available at the link in our bio. It should take 5-10 minutes.

By responding (and providing your name & email), you will be automatically entered into a raffle to win a free "R as in Rondo" t-shirt.

Your feedback will guide our future!

Last night, we hosted Debra J. Stone for a book reading at the Rondo Center of Diverse Expressions.Debra describes her b...
11/14/2025

Last night, we hosted Debra J. Stone for a book reading at the Rondo Center of Diverse Expressions.

Debra describes her book as a love letter to Rondo, and we could all feel that love last night! She read aloud three sections from The House on Rondo, each one a vignette of characters' lives, from young Zenobia to Grandpa Joe. She spoke about her writer's process and took questions from an engaged audience.

Thank you to Debra, Biia from Subtext Books, and everyone who came out yesterday!

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820 Rondo Avenue
Saint Paul, MN
55104

Telephone

+16514472157

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